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This book shows how the first institution of global governance was
conceived and operated. It provides a new assessment of its
architect, Eric Drummond, the first Secretary-General of the League
of Nations, appointed a century ago. The authors conclude that he
stands in the front rank of the 12 men who have occupied the post
of Secretary-General of the League or its successor, the UN. Part 1
describes his character and leadership. His influence in shaping
the International Civil Service, the 'beating heart' of the League,
is the subject of Part 2, which also shows how the young staff he
appointed responded with imagination and creativity to the
political, economic and social problems that followed World War I.
Part 3 shows the influence of these early origins on today's global
organizations and the large scale absorption of League policies,
programmes, practices and staff into the UN and its Specialized
Agencies.
Drawing on his extensive practical experience as an international
civil servant in a number of organizations, Davies writes in a
lively and readable manner about all aspects of administrative
policy and its related implications. Divided into two parts, the
first - Top down - will enable policy makers in government,
academia and elsewhere who have an interest in the proper
governance and management of international institutions to gain
fresh insight into the topic. The second part - Bottom up -
provides a substantial body of knowledge of administrations,
including case studies of best and worse practice. The book
includes analysis of: -The UN system -International Financial
Institutions -Co-ordinated Organizations -Regional European
Institutions -The Consultative Group for International Agricultural
Research This is a work that fills a well-defined gap in
organizational knowledge in a rigorous, but accessible way. It is
essential reading for both practitioners and academics involved
with international organizations.
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